Possession at Dargahs

Possession at Dargahs, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

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I am fascinated by Possession at Dargahs I have shot extensively this time, carrying the sandal on the head , is one act that puts the person in a trance..

Its for real, and the cases of women hitting their heads against walls , shouting grunting groaning shaking their heads is a very sad and pathetic sight..what hits me hard is the parents of this possessed souls or their children.. accompanying them.

The only place in India that these scenes are common is Hussain Tekri Jaorah and Meena Datar Unjha.


At Meena Datar the possessed climb up huge trees I am told , this is one place I plan to visit...

Last night I shot the Chilla of Ghaus Pak at Dharavi, because I was a guest of the Dargah Committee of Ali Maulah Dargah I had no problem , shot without restriction.